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Elwood Hubert Fox

Date of Death: June 23, 2012

Elwood H. Fox

Elwood H. Fox passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 23, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Turessa K. Fox for 50 years.

Elwood is survived by four sons; Pete Fox of Elk Grove, California, John Fox of Strasburg, VA, Thomas Polhamus of Casa Grande, AZ, and Charles Polhamus of Fitzgerald, GA. Elwood was blessed with four granddaughters, two grandsons, three great granddaughters, and four great grandsons.

Elwood was the former owner of Foxie’s restaurant in Strasburg, VA. He was a building contractor having built hundreds of homes (including his own) in the area. After retirement, he continued his craftsmanship and was sought after to design and build items such as jewelry chests, lazy susans, and many types of furniture.

Elwood was a devoted Christian and served his church, First Christian, faithfully as both an Elder and Deacon until his illness prevented him from doing so. He was a proud member of the American Legion and National Rifle Association.

To have known Elwood was to have known what it was like to be in the presence of a true gentleman, strong yet compassionate, a provider for his family and friends, a master of his craft with a kind and gentle spirit. All that were lucky enough to have known him and have him in their lives were truly blessed.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1260 Front Royal Pike, Winchester VA. Entombment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00-8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com

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Elwood H. Fox Elwood H. Fox passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 23, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Turessa K. Fox for 50 years. Elwood is survived by four sons; Pete Fox of Elk Grove, California, John Fox of Strasburg, VA, Thomas Polhamus of Casa Grande, AZ, and CharlesContinue Reading

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public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Tess.Charlie & Tommy, My memories of Ellwood are as the obituary states. To me he was a person you could count on & trust, plus a very kind person. I am so glad you all had 50 years together. We will see you. Bruce & Punky Homar
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
We have so many pleasant memories of Elwood and the many kind things he and Turessa did for us while we lived in Winchester. We could always depend on Elwood to walk through the pines and check on our house and surroundings if we were gone for a few days. We shall never forget the time when Evert was getting radiation treatments at the hospital and we came home to find Elwood and Turessa in our garden digging our potatoes. Couldn't ask for better neighbors. I feel so honored to have a few of his handmade craft items to remember him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our sincere sympathy to all the family. Evert & Elizabeth Beekmann 2111 Birchleaf Ln. Blacksburg, Va. 24060
Bruce Homar left a message on June 25, 2012:
Tess.Charlie & Tommy, My memories of Ellwood are as the obituary states. To me he was a person you could count on & trust, plus a very kind person. I am so glad you all had 50 years together. We will see you. Bruce & Punky Homar
Evert & Elizabeth Beekmann left a message on June 25, 2012:
We have so many pleasant memories of Elwood and the many kind things he and Turessa did for us while we lived in Winchester. We could always depend on Elwood to walk through the pines and check on our house and surroundings if we were gone for a few days. We shall never forget the time when Evert was getting radiation treatments at the hospital and we came home to find Elwood and Turessa in our garden digging our potatoes. Couldn't ask for better neighbors. I feel so honored to have a few of his handmade craft items to remember him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our sincere sympathy to all the family. Evert & Elizabeth Beekmann 2111 Birchleaf Ln. Blacksburg, Va. 24060
Bettyann Journell left a message on June 27, 2012:
Tess,we have not connected for a very long time,but I am truly sorry for your loss..Bettyann Journell
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Ann Mohler left a message on June 30, 2012:
Aunt Tess I remember Gary and Mine last visit last summer and how helpful you all were to me.I remember Uncle Elwood @ all our reunions and picnics in Criglersville.You have really lost a nice man.He will be trully missed.I called Norma Poole Long and left her know also.Love,Your niece Ann Mohler
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